Syrian Rebels Launch Major Offensive Amidst Intense Airstrikes
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Syrian Islamist rebels have launched a significant offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's forces, capturing 15 villages and killing a senior Iranian commander. This marks the most serious challenge to Assad and his allies, Russia and Iran, in four years. The offensive, originating from the opposition-held Idlib region, comes amid increased regional tensions and Israeli strikes on Iranian-linked groups in Syria. The rebels aim to threaten Aleppo and disrupt the strategic M5 highway, exploiting the current geopolitical climate to gain ground.
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